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The Real Thing by Melissa Foster

September 14, 2017 by Pam Maynard

Melisa Foster, by far is my favorite writer. Her stories are fun, sexy and totally intriguing. When I read her new book, The Real Thing, I was certainly swept away into the story of Willow and Zane.

Willow is a bakery owner and Zane is a movie celebrity. They have known each other most of their lives because Zane is Willow’s brother’s best friend…and her secret man-crush. There are tons of super secrets that the two of them kept from her family, but when he needs her, she’s there and vice-versa.

Zane needs Willow more than ever because his reputation needs to be cleaned up and changed into a not-so-party animal. He needs her to pretend to be engaged to him and in return, he arranges for her bakery to cater the movie he is filming in their small town.

Their attraction to each other is only flamed higher the more time they spend together, turning a fake relationship into a relationship that is not-so-fake. True feelings emerge into heat, love and forever.

I believe each and every book I read by Melissa Foster is better than the last. She brings her characters to life better and more believable than anyone I have ever read. The Real Thing is no different.

 

NEW RELEASE…

Fall in love on the shores of Sugar Lake in the small town of Sweetwater with Willow Dalton and Zane Walker.

This sassy, spirited baker is fine with heat—but is her fake fiancé too hot to handle?

Bakery owner Willow Dalton’s friendship with Zane Walker has always been a bit complicated. Now a scrumptiously hot A-list actor, Zane’s always had a reputation as player. He’s arrogant, and he’s definitely not boyfriend material. Sure, he did Willow a favor by agreeing to take her virginity before college, but is that reason enough to go along with a fake engagement a decade later—even if it comes with a real diamond ring?

Zane should have known better. Nothing involving Willow has ever been easy. Still, he knows her better than anyone, and becoming America’s hottest new leading man means cleaning up his reputation. An “engagement” to curvy, sass-mouthed Willow is the perfect PR move . . . provided no one gets hurt.

Now Zane and Willow’s little white lie has turned into an irresistible recipe for sweet temptation. And soon no one will be able to tell the difference between their fake engagement or the real thing—including them.

Available to buy from …
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This book is being published by Montlake (an Amazon imprint) and won’t be available on other ebook retailers, but you can download a FREE ereader app to read it HERE (or order the paperback).

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Releasing 5th December
Only For You (Sugar Lake Book 2)

Love only works when your heart is in the right place. Hers could be right next door…

Single mom Bridgette Dalton doesn’t have time to stop and smell the roses—not even in her own flower shop. But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t noticed Bodhi Booker. Her ruggedly handsome next-door neighbor would be the perfect candidate for a no-strings fling. Having loved and lost, Bridgette’s not ready to hand over her heart…but she could use a distraction.

Bodhi has one rule: never leave anyone behind. As a special operative, he knows that each new mission is more dangerous than the last. He’s never made a promise of forever to a woman, not even to the beautiful widow who has him tied in knots. And if there were anyone who could tempt him into putting down roots, it would be Bridgette and her adorable son.

But as his next deployment nears, they make a startling discovery. Their passion, meant only for the here and now, might already be blossoming into something more…

Available to pre-order from…
Amazon.com   Amazon.co.uk   Paperback   Audiobook


About the author
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance (M/F, M/M, F/F), romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook or her personal website.

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About Pam Maynard

Meet Pam, the heart and soul behind Mom Does Reviews! This busy wife, mom, and content creator shares her life from her happy homestead in New Hampshire. Her home is a bustling hub of love, shared with her son and three lively dogs. When she's not busy crafting engaging content, you can often find Pam enjoying quality time with her furry companions, indulging in her favorite chocolate, and savoring a good cup of coffee.



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